800X is great for 28 gauge loads, and heavy 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 oz 12 gauge loads. But as the above posters point out, it does not meter well. It is possible to get consistent loads if you manipulate the press in a crisp and consistent manner. I learned to bump the handle at the bottom of the stoke and and let the handle return home with a little snap (MEC Grabber) to make sure the bushing filled properly. If you are a "meek" press operator or load on a hydraulic loader, I would not even think about using 800X. I loaded so much 800X in my early years that I still bump the handle.

Michael Goines

P.S. I will be happy to pay the shipping to properly dispose of any 800X yall don't know what to do with. 28 grains, old WF114, F209A, 1 3/8 ox #7's in a Federal field load hull will give a squirrel a very bad day even if he is in a tall oak tree.

Does the 800X meter poorly in a single stage machine as well??? I could see problems with a progressive type machine which is only under the powder for less than 2 seconds with no shaking of anykind, but Maybe a single stage would be OK with metering???? break em all Jeff